Read the texts and match the headings to the texts. There is one that you do not need to use.
Write one number in each gap.
How do people in Childline work?
Spread of British Childline around the world
What is Childlife for?
The appearance of Childline in the UK
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A. Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom, provided by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). The main aim of the organisation is to help children to cope with any issues which cause distress or concern. Some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, teenage pregnancy, neglect, and psychological abuse.
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B. Counsellors do not record calls but write down case notes of conversations. If there is an immediate serious concern to someone's welfare, notes may be passed onto relevant bodies, including the police and the National Health Service. Callers are not required to provide their name, they can give as little or as much personal information as they wish.
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C. In 1986, Esther Rantzen, presenter of "That's Life!", a popular consumer TV show, suggested to the BBC that they create "Childwatch", a program about child abuse. It was first screened on 30 October 1986 on BBC1. Rantzen wanted to detect children at risk before their lives were in danger. Viewers were asked if they would take part in the survey in an edition of "That's Life!". A helpline was opened after the program so that any child currently suffering abuse could call for help. Rantzen, together with her BBC producers Sarah Caplin and Ritchie Cogan, therefore suggested they should create a helpline specifically for children in danger or distress, to be open throughout the year, 24/7, and launch it on the program.